Easley Week in Review: March 12-17

A lot happens in a week, just check out some of the local stories you might have missed this week on Patch.

Monday, March 12

Readers' Choice: Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

This week we asked Readers' to vote for the best event or place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Tuesday, March 13

McConnell's Move Means New Rules in Columbia

Sen. Glenn McConnell (R-Charleston) will take the oath of office today to become South Carolina's next lieutenant governor — a political demotion for the ages that brings the state's most powerful politician down to the level of executive seat-warmer.

Huff Named Assistant Superintendent

The board of trustees has named Sharon Messer Huff, principal of Daniel High School, as assistant superintendent of the School District of Pickens County.

Both Alcohol Ordinances Pass, 5-2

There were few empty seats in the courtroom at the Easley Law Enforcement Center for Monday's City Council meeting, as the hotly contested alcohol ordinances were up for a vote.

Congressman Duncan to Seek Reelection to Third District

Rep. Jeff Duncan announced he would seek a second term in Congress respresenting the Third District.

Gov. Nikki Haley visited Carolina Machine Tool in Greenville on Tuesday to call out the state legislature for what she called an unwillingness to put its money where its mouth is in terms of tax relief.

Sheriff C. David Stone announced his reelection campaign. He is the second longest serving Sheriff in the nation.

South Carolina's persistently high unemployment rate has fallen for the sixth month in a row, according to January labor statistics released Tuesday. At 9.3…

Wednesday, March 14

Possession of Drugs, Shoplifting, Disorderly Conduct Arrests

Arrests in Easley through March 12.

What Should Go Here? East 1st Avenue

We asked Patch readers what should fill this empty building on East 1st Avenue.

Chamber of Commerce Plans Annual Golf Tourney, Business Expo

The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual golf tournament and business expo on May 1 at Smithfields Country Club.

Volunteers Needed for Annual Spring Fling

The Ninth Annual Spring Fling Festival hosted by the Easley Downtown Business Association is set for March 24.

Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, S.C. is ranked fifth in terms of residents being most optimistic about where they live, according to the latest Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.

March 14, or 3-14, is Pi Day – a day to celebrate the mathematical constant 3.14.

Pickens County Sheriff's Office is hoping to talk to anyone who may have seen a motorcycle in or around the area where the trooper crashed on Monday morning.

Thursday, March 15

The company announced on it's website that in celebration of its 40 years in business, 40 high school seniors will have the opportunity to receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Location, location, location. That's what Lawson Clary, executive pastor of 5 Point Church, said he likes best about the new facility the church will call home.

Friday, March 16

There's nothing that Winnie-the-Pooh loves more than honey, except for maybe his little friend, Piglet. But when Piglet is forced to take a bath and can't see his friend Pooh, what's a poor Pooh bear to do?

Wee lads and lassies, this contest has been great fun, but there's a little problem  — Patch can't tell you who won. The Leprechauns got antsy. They've blown up our poll. They've left us a message and ran away with our gold. (OK, so it was really just a framed certificate.)

Each week Patch will round up the best area gas prices using SouthCarolinaGasPrices.com so you can get the most bang for your buck before the weekend.

Saturday, March 17

An Easley business at the center of an alleged Ponzi scheme investigation was raided by the U.S. Secret Service on Thursday night.

Need some new books to read? Here are three great picks for you and the family at Capt. Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library